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1918 Map of Tusas

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Tusas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande RR snakes through the northern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, following the border between Colorado and New Mexico. This 1918 advance sheet, based on work by N. H. Darton and the Forest Service, highlights the intersection of private land grants and federal oversight within the Carson National Forest. The expansive Tierra Amarilla Grant dominates the western half of the map, contrasting with the dense contour lines of the Tusas Mountains to the east.

Settlements like Cresco, Toltec, and Lava are situated along the rail line, while traditional communities such as Canjilon, Petaca, and Las Tablas are tucked into the valleys of the Rio Brazos and Rio Tusas. The topography reveals a rugged interior defined by peaks like San Antonio Peak and Brokeoff Mtn, providing a look at the region's geography before significant modern development altered the mountain drainage patterns.